Taste the Passion ~ Wine, Chocolate & Love

Join us for Taste the Passion – the SWEETEST event of the year!

ove is in the air along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail during “Taste the Passion,” an annual celebration of wine, chocolate and love! Indulge on delicious food and wine pairings and partake in optional winter activities.

Tickets are $35 per person and include a souvenir wine glass and a delicious Leelanau wine and small plate pairing of sweet or savory fare at each winery. The fabulous weekend starts on Saturday as you chart your own course along the wine trail between the hours of 11:00 am and 5:00 pm on Saturday and 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm on Sunday. It’s a great way to enjoy the peninsula’s winter wonderland.

Designated Driver Tickets $20

You may also add a Designated Driver ticket for $20, which allows designated drivers to enjoy the food. *Note: we do not provide Designated Drivers or any transportation for this event. Bring a non-drinking friend or hire a shuttle or car services.

Lodging Packages

Need overnight accommodations? Get a Lodging Package that includes tickets to Taste the Passion.

Tour Packages

Need transportation? Get a Tour Package that includes tickets to Taste the Passion.

Food and Wine Pairings

Art From Michigan Wine Country

Kick-off the weekend on at the Homestead in Glen Arbor for the Art From Michigan Wine Country event on Friday evening, February 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm where art, wine and delectables warm the night!

“Cherry Trees in Winter” by Lisa Wilkins Schulte

Get Tickets

Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Tickets include one glass of wine, food stations with small plates and coffee. Additional wine is available for $4 per glass or three glasses for $10. Call The Homestead, 334-5100, by February 4 to make an advanced reservation with will call ticket pick up at the event.

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Art From Michigan’s Wine Country Art, wine and small plate delectables warm the night as the Glen Arbor Art Association, The Homestead and Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail team up to offer Art From Michigan’s Wine Country. Now in its seventh year at The Homestead’s Mountain Flowers Lodge, this fun winter event is a great way to kick off “Taste the Passion.” The event features an art exhibit and sale of work by local artists, wine from Leelanau wineries and a small plates menu designed by The Homestead’s chef.

The invitational art exhibit and sale offers recent original works by Bob Ashmun, Jane Batteiger, Linda Alice Dewey, Michelle Hart Jahraus, Christine Nettleton, Joan Richmond, Lisa Wilkins Schulte, and Sally E. Wille. The artists will be on hand to discuss their work. A portion of each ticket and painting purchase supports the Glen Arbor Art Association programming including a scholarship fund. These programs provide arts opportunities for many families who would not otherwise have them. Many thanks to The Homestead Resort staff, artists, Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail and guests. It will be a great winter event!